Devlog 1

A Dynamic Macropad

I want to make a macropad which will be able to change its nature based on the user activity

video Editing -> rotation knob can control timeline and zoom

playing media -> knob now controls playback and volumne

And user can set custom key functionality based on which Apps are currently user is using and can also set modes for the macropad

I have a good coding experience i can easily build the companion app, but writing the firmware and hardware is completely new for me.

• I followed the stardance documentation and with AI help and designing the schemantics was fairly easy

• Now i am learnign about PCB designs, and it also looks simpler than i thought

My plan for 11 pins

• 3x4 keyboard [4 pins]
• Screen [2 pins]
• Two Rotatory Knobs (no clicks) [4 pins]
• Backlit RBG Lightning (I don’t know how to do the backlight thing) [1 pin]

Japanesse Duplex Matrix

I used something called Japanese Duplex Matrix instead of standared row and column design

• this design takes up only 4 pins for 12 keys, where as the row and col design will take up 8 pins for 12 keys

Dont mind the PCB, i have no idea of PCB right now, see you till the next dev log